Manager - Business Consulting in Upstream Oil & Gas

BC sector-O and G-AI Upstream -Manager

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Job Title: Manager – Business Consulting (Oil & Gas - Upstream)

Experience Level: 10 - 15 years

 

Job Description

 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

We are seeking a dynamic Manager for our Business Consulting team in the Oil & Gas Upstream domain. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in upstream operations, prior consulting experience, digital transformation expertise, and the ability to lead multi-discipline engagements.

 

Role Details

Key responsibilities include:

 

• Lead and deliver consulting engagements across the upstream oil & gas value chain (exploration, drilling, production operations, reservoir management, field development).
• Drive transformation programmes focused on operational excellence, cost and performance optimisation, digital oilfield / connected oilfield initiatives, asset integrity & reliability, and sustainability in upstream operations.
• Develop and manage project frameworks: define scope, prepare work breakdown structures, set up governance and reporting mechanisms, monitor progress and deliverables, manage risks and issues, oversee change management.
• Leverage data, analytics, IoT, AI/ML, cloud platforms and digital twins to generate insights, improve decision-making and operational performance for upstream clients.
• Engage with clients across global geographies, collaborate with EY member firms and internal subject-matter experts, and maintain high-quality stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor and manage consulting teams, build capability within the team, ensure delivery excellence and knowledge transfer.
• Support business development efforts: participate in proposal writing, shape solution offers, present to clients, win new work in the upstream space.

 

Must Have Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent).
• Approximately 10 - 15 years of total experience, with a blend of upstream oil & gas industry experience and management consulting experience.
• Proven track record of working on upstream engagements in areas such as drilling, production optimisation, asset operations, field development, reservoir management.
• Strong consulting skills: problem solving, structured thinking, articulating insights and recommendations, writing high-quality client deliverables and presentations.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives relevant to upstream oil & gas: IoT, analytics, cloud, digital twin, automation in field operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; ability to operate in a global, cross‐functional environment.

 

Good to Have

 

• Master’s degree (MBA, Engineering Management) or relevant post-graduate qualification.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Digital Transformation credentials.
• Hands-on experience with upstream-relevant technology platforms (e.g., SCADA/PI systems, digital twin solutions, asset management systems).
• Exposure to lean/operational-excellence frameworks, reliability engineering, maintenance optimisation.
• Prior experience with a global consulting firm (Big 4 or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel and work with international clients.

 

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading upstream oil & gas clients globally, delivering high-impact transformation programmes and shaping the connected oilfield of tomorrow.
• A collaborative, inclusive and learning-driven environment with strong career progression paths in consulting and the energy sector.
• Access to EY’s global network of resources, tools and thought leadership in upstream oil & gas, digital transformation, and operations excellence.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a better working world, while developing your professional brand and expertise in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Experience Level

Mid Level